Arndt

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    Men talk, but rarely about anything personal. Recent research on friendship ... has shown that male relationships are based on shared activities: men tend to do things together rather than simply be together.... Female friendships, particularly close friendships, are usually based on self-disclosure, or on talking about intimate aspects of their lives.
    —Bettina Arndt (20th century)

    Women hope men will change after marriage but they don’t; men hope women won’t change but they do.
    —Bettina Arndt (20th century)

    The good husbands understand and offer to help. “All you have to do is ask” they say. But even helpful husbands have to be thanked, their contributions acknowledged, credit given. All those pleases and thank yous. Being grateful takes time and energy. It’s often easier to do it yourself.
    —Bettina Arndt (20th century)